Two Georgia early enrollees, defensive back Chad Clay and defensive tackle Julian Rochester, were arrested and charged with possessing a weapon in a school zone and second-degree criminal damage — both felony charges — related to a BB gun.
The two reportedly were in possession of a BB gun in their on-campus dorm room; The story first was reported by Jason Butt of the Macon Telegraph.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart released a statement early Tuesday.
“I’m disappointed with the poor judgment of Julian and Chad,” Smart said. “We expect full compliance with the policies of the University and of our football program from all our student-athletes.